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EMT CHAPTERS 1-9 QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+
Exam 1 (Chapters 1-9)
Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
A) Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
B) Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
C) Modestly increasing caffeine consumption
D) Developing a social network outside of EMS
D
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an
infectious disease is to:
A) undergo an annual physical examination
B) ensure that your immunization are up-to-date
C) wash your hands in between patient contacts
D) undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis
C
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
A) wherever you tough nonintact skin
B) during routine cleaning of the ambulance
C) while handling needles or other sharps
D) when performing endotracheal intubation
D
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself
with the contaminated lancet. You should:
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A) immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution
B) report the incident to your supervisor after the call
C) get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible
D) discontinue patient care and seek medical attention
B
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
A) Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product
directions
B) Use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all
surfaces
C) Clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and
water
D) spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a
towel
A
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
A) are older than 35 years of age
B) have a weak immune system
C) have been infected with hepatitis in the past
D) received a hepatitis B vaccination
C
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
A) HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B
B) HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field
C) HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood
D) There is no vaccine against HIV infection
D
General adaption syndrome is characterized by which of the following
phases?
A) Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
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B) Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
C) Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
D) Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
A
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) reaction?
A) An EMT which many years of field experience becomes irritable with her
coworkers and experiences headaches and insomnia
B) A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the
scene of an incident involving grotesque injuries
C) An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash
involving critical injuries and the death of several children
D) An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving
the same type of car in which a child was previously killed
D
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
A) requests sexual favors in exchange for something else
B) touches another person without his or her consent
C) stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy
D) makes rude remarks about a person's body parts
A
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS
personnel is:
A) punitive action and the loss of a job
B) low moral and frequently missed shifts
C) tension among coworkers and supervisors
D) substandard or inappropriate patient care
D
You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a
stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the
entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she
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needs, you should:
A) reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will regain her
speech in time
B) acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of
her
C) maintain eye contact at all times and tell her that there is no need for her to
be scared
D) tell her that you understand why she is scared and that everything will likely
be okay
B
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power
lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You
should:
A) proceed with normal extrication procedures
B) remove the lines with a nonconductive object
C) advise the patients to carefully get out of the car
D) mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
D
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small
cars collided head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire
department is in the process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement
personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance,
you and your partner should:
A) quickly begin the triage process
B) assist with vehicle stabilization
C) report to the incident commander
D) put on high-visibility safety vests
D
Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a
situation involving active gunfire?
EMT CHAPTERS 1-9 QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+
Exam 1 (Chapters 1-9)
Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
A) Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
B) Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
C) Modestly increasing caffeine consumption
D) Developing a social network outside of EMS
D
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an
infectious disease is to:
A) undergo an annual physical examination
B) ensure that your immunization are up-to-date
C) wash your hands in between patient contacts
D) undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis
C
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
A) wherever you tough nonintact skin
B) during routine cleaning of the ambulance
C) while handling needles or other sharps
D) when performing endotracheal intubation
D
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself
with the contaminated lancet. You should:
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A) immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution
B) report the incident to your supervisor after the call
C) get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible
D) discontinue patient care and seek medical attention
B
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
A) Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product
directions
B) Use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all
surfaces
C) Clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and
water
D) spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a
towel
A
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
A) are older than 35 years of age
B) have a weak immune system
C) have been infected with hepatitis in the past
D) received a hepatitis B vaccination
C
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
A) HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B
B) HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field
C) HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood
D) There is no vaccine against HIV infection
D
General adaption syndrome is characterized by which of the following
phases?
A) Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
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B) Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
C) Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
D) Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
A
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) reaction?
A) An EMT which many years of field experience becomes irritable with her
coworkers and experiences headaches and insomnia
B) A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the
scene of an incident involving grotesque injuries
C) An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash
involving critical injuries and the death of several children
D) An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving
the same type of car in which a child was previously killed
D
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
A) requests sexual favors in exchange for something else
B) touches another person without his or her consent
C) stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy
D) makes rude remarks about a person's body parts
A
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS
personnel is:
A) punitive action and the loss of a job
B) low moral and frequently missed shifts
C) tension among coworkers and supervisors
D) substandard or inappropriate patient care
D
You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a
stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the
entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she
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needs, you should:
A) reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will regain her
speech in time
B) acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of
her
C) maintain eye contact at all times and tell her that there is no need for her to
be scared
D) tell her that you understand why she is scared and that everything will likely
be okay
B
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power
lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You
should:
A) proceed with normal extrication procedures
B) remove the lines with a nonconductive object
C) advise the patients to carefully get out of the car
D) mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
D
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small
cars collided head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire
department is in the process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement
personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance,
you and your partner should:
A) quickly begin the triage process
B) assist with vehicle stabilization
C) report to the incident commander
D) put on high-visibility safety vests
D
Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a
situation involving active gunfire?
